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	Auckland Trotting Club adamant Alexandra Park is to remain its home NZ Herald - 15 May (NZ Herald) Auckland Trotting Club says it can pay off $80m debt – but that creates another problem. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Sport



	Young boy told he can’t play age-grade rugby at South Auckland rugby club with friends due to weight NZ Herald - 15 May (NZ Herald) The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Sport



	Property resellers pocket $280k average profit in first three months of 2025 despite soft market NZ Herald - 15 May (NZ Herald) The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Business



	Watch: Disney on Ice to return to New Zealand this winter Stuff.co.nz - 15 May (Stuff.co.nz) The beloved show on ice will play to audiences in Auckland and Christchurch in August. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Age 11 and living on the streets: Auckland’s youth homelessness ‘crisis’ Stuff.co.nz - 15 May (Stuff.co.nz) Frontline workers warn that hundreds of young people are living in conditions that put their lives at risk. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	The empty site in an Auckland suburb locals say attracts vagrants and crime Stuff.co.nz - 15 May (Stuff.co.nz) A temporary library was expected be in the space this autumn, but this has now been pushed back to October, disappointing locals. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Why British athlete Hardest Geezer is running the length of NZ Stuff.co.nz - 14 May (Stuff.co.nz) The endurance runner has passed through Waikato and is on his way to Auckland as he runs the length of the country in a promotion backed by Tourism NZ. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Council warns of washed up asbestos on East Auckland beaches RadioNZ - 14 May (RadioNZ) Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Sentencing adjourned for Auckland primary school teacher who sexually groomed 11-year-old boy NZ Herald - 14 May (NZ Herald) The teacher sent nude photos to the student via Snapchat and other platforms. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s helipad proposal draws opposition over environmental concerns NZ Herald - 14 May (NZ Herald) Waiheke Island, with 64 helipads, is a lesson for Auckland, says Julie Stout. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General